The club runs a novice program each Sunday morning during the track season. The program begins at 10am and it involves coaches teaching people of all ages the basics of track cycling. The program is mostly ran by Noel Sens along with many other helpers. On Thursday evenings through the track season newcomers can experience racing on our track in a controlled environment. Progression into the age divisions is subject to both the rider and the club officials being confident in their ability and to a positive assessment of their riding ability by an accredited cycling coach. It is endeavoured to give novice riders two rides per evening.
For more information on this fantastic program contact Noel Sens on 0488 435 130
In the past years bikes for novices to learn on have been lacking in numbers, this season this has rapidly changed. Through donations from many the club has gained many brand new bikes so that novices have better quality bikes to learn on.
Once a rider progresses from the J-Cycle program it is a requirement of Cycling Australia that they purchase a UCI (International Cycling Union) licence. The cost of these licences varies depending on the age group.
For more information you can visit http://www.vic.cycling.org.au/ or speak to one of the many club members of the Bendigo Cycling Club.